Senior Estimator - Self Perform Drywall

Overview

Estimate and manage self-perform drywall scopes, budgets, bids, and GMPs.

Key Responsibilities

• drywall estimating
• bim takeoff
• vendor management
• schedule analysis
• value engineering
• bid coordination

Tasks

-Develop thorough understanding of drywall estimating strategy for each SPO project and implement throughout preconstruction phase. -Identify key areas of scope to be developed in subsequent drawing rounds to limit risk to SPO for drywall activities. -Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimates and develop clear and concise messages to explain variances for each project stakeholder. -Review estimate for complete and accurate pricing within estimate or Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), reflect recent pricing data and Trades bids or budgets. -Develop and maintain vendor relationships in order to solicit competitive pricing. -Analyze project schedules for sequencing risk and prepare labor loaded schedules based on estimated days. -Provide pricing for value engineering, alternates, options, and special studies. -Develop, lead, or support assembly of estimate, bid or GMP documents required by and submitted to owner, coordinate requirements with contract agreement. -Perform complex estimating activities working in collaboration with Self Perform Operations (SPO) Drywall and Preconstruction managers to throughout preconstruction phase launch process. -Lead coordination of operational input during estimating, bidding, and GMP process; confirm estimate incorporates detailed General Conditions/Requirement (GC/GRs) study, site logistics, and Building L.I.F.E. as prepared by project Operations team. -Utilize Building Information Models (BIM) for quantity take-off and visualization to support complete estimate preparation. -Visit project sites to evaluate existing conditions, identify and capture scope not included in design documents. -Manage distribution of current design documents for Trades budgeting and bidding and account for sufficient Trades input. -Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in assigned scope. -For subcontracted work, prepare Trades bid proposal forms and bid recording sheets, evaluate trade partner input for scope inclusion, and identify scope gaps and overlaps, coordinate with other staff managing trades. -Conduct reviews of design documents for completion; assemble comments and requests for additional information needed to provide complete estimates. -Develop thorough understanding of market conditions and impacts to drywall pricing, including material escalation and lead times. -Identify design issues and project risks impacting SPO for drywall, generate solutions and collaborate with Preconstruction team to resolve. -Generate labor productivity rates in coordination with historical data and project specific constraints. -Contribute to estimate review meetings with internal stakeholders to validate estimate prior to client delivery. -Develop conceptual estimate and schematic level drawings to establish budget for self-performed drywall scopes of work.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• 6 years
• project management
• estimating
• microsoft office
• supervisory

What You Bring

-Professional verbal and written communication skills, able to present information to non-technical audiences -Experience in project engineering, field supervision, or purchasing -Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other departments (e.g., Procurement, Operations) -Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Building Construction, or related field of study a plus, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience -Minimum of 6 years of related experience performing detailed estimates for specialty scopes of work (e.g., framing, drywall, acoustic ceilings, specialty ceilings, delegated design cold formed metal framing, and doors, frames, hardware) -Conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of requirements -Supervisory or management experience -Advanced project management skills to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines -Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications, and computer-based takeoff and estimating software -Limited travel Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. -Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule -Extensive knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents -Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, Trade practices

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-With a rich legacy, the company has delivered iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa and New York’s One World Trade Center. -The company specializes in a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction. -The company has earned a reputation for executing complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget. -The company’s expertise extends to diverse civil works, including heavy civil projects like bridges, roads, and utilities. -The company is also known for its innovative approach, integrating advanced construction techniques and sustainability in its projects. -The company has consistently ranked among the top global contractors.

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